OS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.

The North Korean hacker group APT37 has been delivering an Android version of a backdoor called BirdCall in a supply-chain ...

Latest weekly update supports previewing videos in the image carousel, adds a Copy Final Response command to the chat context menu, and simplifies Copilot searches of codebases. Microsoft has released ...

The Gemini overlay on Android now has a new glow effect, while Temporary chat is more prominent on the web. The dotted icon to start a Temporary chat is no longer in the side panel next to “New chat.” ...

Google is testing a feature that lets you branch Gemini conversations into new chats. It makes it easier to explore different responses without losing your original thread. ChatGPT already has this ...

Social network X is bringing its private messaging service, dubbed X Chat, to a standalone app. The company on Monday said the initial beta of the X Chat app was being made available to thousands of ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Messaging and social media apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram displayed on a smartphone screen. - Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The freedom that an Android phone offers also ...

Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to crack down on random anonymous chat apps, warning they could be removed without notice. While framed as a safety move, the timing suggests Apple may be ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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